re: #323 JordanRules
Not taking that bet! It will be predatory and exploitative for sure.
As the article notes, all the things the Republicans claimed in support of the bill are already illegal (incitement to riot, vandalism, &c). Democratic state senators noted that the law could be used against their own supporters (an example given was a Tea Party rally organised on Facebook and advertised, followed by a person not associated with them coming along and breaking car windows).
Rs also made the claims of “paid provocateurs.”
The bill passed the senate with all Rs in favour and all Ds opposed. It now goes to the House.
My guess is the law would be applied selectively if passed (against Democratic/liberal protests).